Why Famous:Best known for hosting "American Bandstand" from 1957 to 1987.
Also hosted the game show "Pyramid" and "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, which transmitted Times Square's New Year's Eve celebrations", and was well known for his trademark sign-off, "For now, Dick Clark. So long!", accompanied with a military salute.
Born: November 30, 1929 Birthplace:Mount Vernon, New York, USA